Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

one locked

one could tell that

others. In his presence, people unconsciously felt inferior.

presence could send shivers

person, he remained calm and composed, handling everything with case and

was not a good man and was extremely dangerous, they were still eager to be with

was one of

life found it difficult to break free once entangled with him.

Eileen rarely saw many women around him, except for

her understanding, Lilian should be his first woman.

Lilian was already dead. He must know about it.

upset now that his girlfriend of

to disturb his

corner of his eye, the man saw her emerge to sit at the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to

she reached for the earrings, but instead of giving them to her, Eric helped her put them on.

froze in place, not daring to

thinking about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall figure

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

hastily stood up. “No need, I can

as she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re so slow! I’m already done.

eat!”

and curiously looked around. The room

almost ready. I just need to change my shoes.”

over to the shoe rack, slipping on a pair of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were warm and

hall. Several monetary gift envelopes were placed on

day of the New Year, Eileen had to

not have many rules when facing

As for Vera…

wasn’t adopted by Will but was still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the Swan family’s rules.

Will. “I wish you good health and happiness in

over a thick

it with both hands. The weight inside indicated there was at least ten thousand. “Thank you, Father.” Eileen showed a

Eric took out another envelope from his

it’s not easy for you to make

Vera hers.”

at Vera.

smiled and said, “Accept it. Eric

Eric didn’t release his grip on it.

her eyebrows slightly. “May you live a